Karen Butkovich, age 60, a resident of Lake Linden, passed away on Tuesday April 8, 2025 at Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital. A full obituary will be posted at a later date. Online condolences for the family may be left at www.ericksoncrowleypeterson.com The Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home is assisting the family.
MARQUETTE — Larry C. Hiltunen, age 82, of Marquette, and formerly of Watton, passed away Friday, April 4, 2025, at the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette. Larry’s complete obituary may be viewed and condolences sent to the family at www.reidfuneralservicechapel.com. The Reid Funereal Service and Chapel, L’Anse has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.
HOUGHTON — Rudolph M. Babich, 91, a former resident of the Arbor Green Senior Living Community, passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Canal View – Houghton County, where he had been a resident patient for the past month. A private graveside blessing with military honor will be held later this year in the Forest Hill Cemetery. To view Rudy’s notice or to send condolences to the family, please visit www.memorialchapel.net. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service – Hancock Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
CALUMET — Mark M. Joki, age 71, passed away at the Jacobetti Veterans Facility on April 4, 2025. Ryan Funeral Home is serving the family.
HOUGHTON — Rudolph M. Babich, 91, a former resident of the Arbor Green Senior Living Community, passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Canal View – Houghton County, where he had been a resident patient for the past month. A private graveside blessing with military honor will be held later this year in the Forest Hill Cemetery. To view Rudy’s notice or to send condolences to the family, please visit www.memorialchapel.net.
Jennie Marie Kerttu of Calumet, passed away on March 29, 2025, at her home in Laurium. Jennie was born on Dec. 18, 1953, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Clifford and Barbara (Hamm) Perreault. Jennie graduated as valedictorian from Calumet High School in 1972. She went on to become a senior internal auditor for Kmart. Jennie enjoyed spending her time painting, singing, and playing cards. Jennie is preceded in death by her parents Cliff and Barb, sister Susie, brothers George and James, and nephew Davey. She is survived by her brothers, Homer, Roger, and Clifford (Darcy); ...